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Dethmer Family History

Dethmer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dehmer, Dettmer, Detmer, Dermer, Rehmer, De Heer, Deter, Nehmer

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Where is the Dethmer family from?

You can see how Dethmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dethmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dethmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dethmer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dethmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dethmer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Dethmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Dethmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Dethmer. For the veterans among your Dethmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dethmer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Dethmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dethmer in 1970 was 53, and 53 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dethmer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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